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The homework will be posted fortnightly.

Homework Hints:
  • The homework grid should be handed in on Mondays.
  • The activities in BOLD must be done. Then, complete 4 extra activities throughout the week. Reading is to be done each night.
Reading (every night) minimum of 20 minutes.* A book from school
  • A book from the Library
  • Read a non-fiction animal book
  • Read your favourite book to someone in your family
  • Practice your play lines
Mathematics:* Review addition and subtraction facts.
Physical Activity:* move like an animal
  • act out your scene in the play
  • create a dance routine
  • see how many times you can bounce a ball
Art:* Choose a painting or photograph with animals in it that you like.
  • Find out more about the artist.
Be read to by:* An adult
  • A friend
  • An older sibling
  • Record yourself reading
  • Find out what the rest of your family are reading this week
Teach a new task to your parents:* Teach you parents a vocabulary word you've learned in school.
English:* Find some new words in the dictionary.
  • Practice rhyming.
  • Find an animal poem.
Experiences:* Watch something about animals as a family.
  • Try out Diary of a Worm on Bookflix
Culture/Music:* Listen to different animal sounds.
  • Listen to the songs from the play.
Use the computer to learn more about:* Go to the isl picture dictionary and find the words for Grade 1 Animals.www.islpictionary.wikispaces.com
  • Look at Maths Website Links and Mathletics
  • Visit the website of your author! See the unit page for links!